During Marriage Counseling, couples often make the following comments. Premarital Counseling is influenced by what takes place in marriage counseling.

I wish we had known what it really takes to makes a marriage work.

I wish I’d known more about myself.

I wish I hadn’t been in such a hurry so I could’ve taken the time I needed.

I wish I’d known that problem behaviors can get worse.

I wish we had known just how much family patterns could influence us.

I wish I’d known what marriage is really like.

I wish we had known what it really takes to makes a marriage work.

I wish I’d paid a whole lot more attention to money.

Value Premarital Counseling

Think about these statements! Whey you look back, I do not want you to have regret. I want you to see how your preparation set the foundation for an outstanding marriage. Self-awareness is critically important, you cannot teach your spouse how you are wired if you do not fully understand. Our society is too busy, too performance oriented. Rarely does a person spend time developing self-awareness for the purpose of quality relationships. You be the exception!

You save more time later, by spending time up front to cultivate the basics of a great relationship. People often think problem behaviors will get better, or go away after marriage. This is rarely true, they often become worse. Focus on getting help to change problem behaviors before your take vows to commit your life to another person.

Premarital Counseling is a critically important investment in your future, your marriage, the quality of your life. Do not be complacent, do not settle for “good enough.” Seek and EXTRAORDINARY marriage! (be extraordinary in relationship link) Consider the importance of Premarital Counseling!